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Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francisco de Goya
- Los Caprichos (D. 38-117; H. 36-115)
- Etchings
- each sheet: approx. 312 by 218mm 12¼ by 8 5/8 in
Etchings with aquatint, drypoint and engraving, 1799, the complete set of 80 plates, good impressions, from the fifth edition of 1881-86, on wove paper, in original cream pasteboard covers with the Self-Portrait (H. 36) on the front
Provenance
The front cover bears the inscription Erik Werenskiold / venligst fra / Bernt Gronvold. Both Bernt Grønvold (active circa 1859) and Erik Werenskiold (1855-1938) were Norwegian painters and Werenskiold is regarded as one of the country's greatest artists.
Condition
With wide margins, each sheet in good condition apart from a small fox mark at upper right edge of plates 28-30, a circular stain at upper left images of plates 35-38, very pale water-staining at extreme sheet edges of plates 73, 75-80 (at centre and lower left corner), occasional inconspicuous minute fox marks in the margins, a minor soft horizontal crease along the upper edges of preliminary sheets (associated with the binding), occasional minor creases at lower right corners, plate 4 with faint surface soiling at lower right corner, pale paper discoloration at lower edge.
Front cover with a few ink and water-stains, a pen and ink inscription at lower right edge ('Erik Werenskiold / vanligst fra / Bernt Gronvold'), some surface soiling, rubbed extremities and minor wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."